This course covers the mandatory requirements for all new entrants into the Security Industry in New South Wales. This course will provide you with all the skills, knowledge and attributes required to work as an unarmed static and/or mobile patrol guard, a loss prevention officer working in retail, a crowd controller at clubs, pubs, sporting events and concerts, and a control room operator. At the successful completion of this course you will be able to apply for either a 1 year or 5 year NSW Security Licence issued by the Security Licensing Enforcement Directorate. (SLED) Please Note: All applicants must also hold a current First Aid Certificate in addition to the Certificate II in Security Operations CPP20212.

Course Entry Requirements:

Students must be at least 17 years and 6 months of age to commence training and they must be over 18 years of age to apply for a security licence. You must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Citizen or hold a Visa that entitles you to full work rights in Australia (persons on Student or Holiday Visa are not permitted to undergo security training You must have had NO criminal convictions in the past 10 years or NO non convictions in the past 5 years. Fact Sheet No. 6.(view here) You must provide 100 points of Identification on Enrolment. View Evidence of Identity (click here)You must complete and pass a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test as part of the enrolment process.Student Handbook link. (click here)

Sponsored Security Training for the Unemployed:

We are offering Security Training Certificate II at a discounted price of $400.This offer is a sponsorship package and is in high demand so contact our team on 1300 660 360 to see if you are eligible. Terms and conditions apply.

Course Outline:

Courses are conducted either full-time or part-time (over 6 weekends). Both courses cover the mandatory 102 hours of face-to-face training as required by SLED.

Duration:

The course is conducted over 11 days AND First Aid is conducted over 1 day - Monday to Saturday each week from 8.00am to 7.00pm. First Aid is then conducted on the Saturday of the second week of training from 8.00am to 4.00pm with an additional 8 hours of self-paced study. Full-Time Timetable (Link) Part-Time Timetable (Link)

What to Bring:

Full payment must be made upon commencement100 Points of IdentificationWriting paper, pen and a highlighter.

PLEASE NOTE: From 1 January 2015 all students studying qualifications are required to Register for a Unique Student Identifier. (USI)Get your USI here – Click Here

Units Covered

CPPSEC2001A Communicate effectively in the security industryCPPSEC2002A Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industryCPPSEC2003B Work effectively in the security industryCPPSEC2004B Respond to a security risk situationCPPSEC2005A Work as part of a security teamCPPSEC2006B Provide security services to clientsCPPSEC2009A Give evidence in courtCPPSEC3002A Manage conflict through negotiationCPPSEC2010A Protect safety of personsCPPSEC2011B Control access to and exit from premisesCPPSEC2012A Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviourCPPSEC2014A Operate basic security equipmentCPPSEC2015A Patrol premisesTLIE2007A Use communication systems

You will also be required to successfully complete training in Provide First Aid HLTAID003 in order to apply through SLED for your NSW Security Licence.JOBS - SECTA can assist you with employment through the FREE Job Agency. During the course you will be offered the opportunity of undergoing a Video Job Interview which isthen made available to over 600 security companies that use the SECTA Job Agency. The jobs available through this agency include mobile and static work, crowd control duties, airportand retail security, marine security, concierge work as well as schools and hospitals.

This Week-end course is a mandatory requirement for all new entrants to the NSW Security Industry. Your employment opportunities will be further enhanced through the use of SECTA's successful job agency.